Senior Security Engineer - Software Engineer

Job ID 10147372 Location Seattle, Washington, United States / Burbank, California, United States / Orlando, Florida, United States Business The Walt Disney Company (Corporate) Date posted Apr. 21, 2026

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Job Summary:

Department Description:

At Disney, we’re storytellers. We make the impossible, possible. The Walt Disney Company (TWDC) is a world-class entertainment and technological leader. Walt’s passion was to continuously envision new ways to move audiences around the world—a passion that remains our touchstone in an enterprise that stretches from theme parks, resorts and a cruise line to sports, news, movies and a variety of other businesses. Uniting each endeavor is a commitment to creating and delivering unforgettable experiences — and we’re constantly looking for new ways to enhance these exciting experiences.

The Enterprise Technology mission is to deliver technology solutions that align to business strategies while enabling enterprise efficiency and promoting cross-company collaborative innovation. Our group drives competitive advantage by enhancing our consumer experiences, enabling business growth, and advancing operational excellence.

The Global Information Security (GIS) organization strives to secure the magic by employing best-in-class services to assess, prevent, detect, and respond to cyber threats that present risk to The Walt Disney Company. We enable the business by integrating enterprise and business segment-specific supported services to create a robust, efficient, and adaptable cybersecurity program. Our key objectives are to:

Secure the Magic by protecting information systems and platforms.
Reduce Risk by proactively assessing, preventing, and detecting to prevent harm to the Company and our Guests.
Strengthen the business through optimizing execution, application, and technology used to protect the Company.
Innovate by investing in core capabilities to enhance operational efficiency.

Team Description:

Our DevOps Platform Team builds and ships shared security infrastructure, governance tooling, and enterprise automation at scale — with a relentless focus on production quality and engineering craft. 

This team designs, develops and implements security automation tools and sites to help our customers focus on areas of risk. This role involves taking ownership of technical projects, collaborating with team members, and contributing to security automation initiatives

What You’ll Do:

The Senior Security Engineer – Software Engineer will:

Work within the Security Development and Design team that is responsible for protecting the network and company assets from any security threats or attacks through the development of security automation capabilities.
Architect and implement code deployment pipelines using GitLab or similar CI/CD processes
Design and optimize security tool deployments, introducing scalable processes across Cyber Security capabilities
Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and contribute to Information Security team efforts across the broad spectrum of information security programs
Design, develop, and implement reliable platforms needed to host Applications with security requirements
Build, maintain, and improve runbooks for application support and incident response procedures
Design and implement monitoring solutions for all aspects of applications, including alerting capabilities
Communicate effectively with stakeholders and contribute to technical decision-making
Take ownership of security automation projects and contribute to team initiatives
Research and evaluate new technologies and security tools to enhance team capabilities

Required Qualifications & Skills:

5+ years of experience with scripting languages like Python, Bash, and PowerShell with ability to build reliable automation
Strong knowledge of OpenSearch, PostgreSQL, and other data storage platforms including basic optimization techniques
Proficient knowledge of Infrastructure as Code tools (CloudFormation, Terraform, Azure Resource Manager, Google Deployment Manager) with experience managing multi-environment deployments
Proven ability to learn and maintain cutting-edge skills across multiple technical areas (Unix/Linux, Application Security, Vulnerability Management, etc.)
Experience with deployment of new software and maintenance of deployed software in production environments
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to troubleshoot distributed systems
Proven ability to design solutions for complex problems and contribute to process improvement initiatives
Experience handling confidential information and understanding of security best practices

Preferred Qualifications:

Strong expertise in Cloud Platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure) with experience in cloud architecture
Proficiency in Terraform with experience managing infrastructure across environments
Python/YAML/JSON with backend development experience
Designing and implementing CICD pipelines through Jenkins, GitLab, or other enterprise tools
Container technologies (Kubernetes, Docker) and orchestration concepts
Knowledge of security frameworks and compliance standards (SOC2, ISO 27001, NIST)
Security scanning tools integration and vulnerability management platforms
Monitoring and observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack)
Understanding of network security concepts and implementation

Required Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software, Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or comparable field of study, and/or equivalent work experience
Relevant security certifications (CISSP, CISM, AWS Security, etc.) preferred

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The hiring range for this position in Seattle, WA is $135,400-$181,600 and in Burbank, CA is $129,300-$173,300 per year and in Orlando, FL is $123,100-$165,100 . The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

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About The Walt Disney Company (Corporate):

At Disney Corporate you can see how the businesses behind the Company’s powerful brands come together to create the most innovative, far-reaching and admired entertainment company in the world. As a member of a corporate team, you’ll work with world-class leaders driving the strategies that keep The Walt Disney Company at the leading edge of entertainment. See and be seen by other innovative thinkers as you enable the greatest storytellers in the world to create memories for millions of families around the globe.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with Disney Worldwide Services, Inc., which is part of a business we call The Walt Disney Company (Corporate).

Disney Worldwide Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

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